Installation

This page explains how to install the DNNGo xEvent module on your DNN site.

System Requirements

Before using xEvent, make sure your environment meets the following requirements:

• DNN platform: DNN 9.8.0 or higher (compatible with DNN 9.x and DNN 10.x)
• Permissions: Superuser (Host) access

Installation Steps

Step 1: Log in to your site

Log in to your DNN site with a superuser (Host) account.

Step 2: Open Extension Management

Navigate to Settings → Extensions.

Step 3: Install the module package

1. Click the Install Extension button to start the wizard.
2. Click Choose File and locate the DNNGo_xEvent_x.x.x_Install.zip package on your computer.
3. Click Next; the wizard uploads and installs the module automatically.

Step 4: Add the module to a page

After installation, on the page where you want to display the event calendar:

1. Enter the page's edit mode.
2. Add the DNNGo xEvent module to the page.
3. The first time you open the module, you will be prompted to bind or activate a license — see License Activation.

Admin Area

After adding the module, users with edit permission can open the admin area of xEvent. The admin menu is organized as follows:

Menu	Description
Events	Add New Event, All Events, Categories, Import Export
Address Book	Manage venues, map coordinates and markers
Library	Manage media files used by the module
Event List Skins	Skin selection, options and styles for the list page
Event Detail Skins	Skin selection, options and styles for the detail page
Settings	General, Comment, Rating, Social, SEO, Share, Registration and WebApi settings
Notifications	Email settings and email templates
License	View license status, obtain the Machine Key

TIP

Some menus (Import Export, Skins, Settings, License) are visible only to administrators and above. Authors see the event menus by default — adjust this in the Author Panel of the General Settings.

Next Steps

• Activate your license — unlock the full functionality
• Add New Event — create your first event